How to pronounce rigor
Say it like RIG-er. Rigor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG).
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- RIG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rigor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIG-uh.
What does rigor mean?
- US spelling of rigour.
Where does rigor come from?
From Old French, from Latin rigor (“stiffness, rigidity, rigor, cold, harshness”), from rigere (“to be rigid”).
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Words that rhyme with rigor
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Questions about saying rigor
How do you pronounce rigor?
Say RIG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigor?
Rigor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG). Broken into parts: RIG · er.
Is rigor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɪɡə/ (RIG-uh).